The Parochial Church Council (PCC)

The PCC is the body of people, elected by the congregation or serving “ex-officio”, who work with the parish priest to care for the church and further its mission.  The PCC is elected each year at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, held during March or April. PCC members are the representatives of the congregation. The PCC meets approximately 6 times per year.

The PCC is the first of a series of bodies which govern the Church of England under our system of “synodical” government. “Synod” literally means “coming together”.

As of April 2024 the members of the PCC are (in alphabetical order by Christian name), along with any specific responsibilities

Name	Responsibilities
Alison Bull*	Finance and Pastoral
Anne Sommer
Babs Bartholomew*	Secretary
Edward Jenne	Fabric
Kevin Bright*	Reader
Marion Gilchrist*	Pastoral
Mark Turner	Finance
Marshall Kent	Safeguarding
Rachel Wigley	Services
Cathy Hughes
Paul Thompson*	Fabric
Sally Thompson
Simon Bull	Website and Fabric
Martin Clews
Wivine Mutombo	Finance and Electoral Register

* Indicates also being a member of the PCC Standing Commitee

There are also Deanery synods, with representatives from each parish, covering small areas (Sevenoaks is our local Deanery), Diocesan synods, governing each Diocese (ours is Rochester) and the General synod, which passes legislation affecting the whole of the Church of England.
In this way everyone can have a voice, and everyone can shape the church. You can find out more here.

For PCC members, please email to ask for a link to the supporting documents Anne left on the Google drive to help with the day to day running of the church.

Church Finance

Did you know…We depend entirely on the donations of the congregation. We receive no money from the government! It costs about £1400 per week to keep Seal Church running! Here’s how you can help…

Supporting the church financially
Becoming a “Friend”
Annual reports & Financial statements for the APCM 2024 (year ending 2023)
Electoral Roll Application form